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FIDM Film & TV Costume Design Student Neysa Bové won the Geffen Playhouse and FIDM Design Project 2007 for her modern interpretation of Bess (pictured at left) from the Gershwin opera, Porgy and Bess. For more on the contest, visit the Geffen Playhouse website. For more on FIDM Student Neysa Bové, visit her blog. --Kim
London calling? From Spitfields to Selfridges, get London-based FIDM Fashion Design Grad and PR Manager Crystal North's haute tips for shopping in the city. Plus find out what's on her dream list for summer in the latest Style Scoop Q&A. --Kim
Students in FIDM’s sparkling new Jewelry Design Program will learn how to design and
produce finished jewelry through actual hands-on experience. Our
Jewelry Design Studio, near FIDM's Los Angeles Campus, is located in the heart of one of the largest
jewelry districts in the world. The program offers an
opportunity to learn both the creative and manufacturing processes of
jewelry-making from talented designers and
other professionals.
Included in the program are courses in general studies, creative
design, training in technical skills, manufacturing methods, current
technology, and
gemology—everything a future Jewelry Designer will need
to succeed in this multi-billion dollar industry!
Jewelry Designer Kim Hurlbert, owner of Timeless Gem Designs, is FIDM's consultant in the development of our new program. Read a Q&A with Kim here. --Kim
FIDM Fashion Design Program Alumna Rochelle Rodriguez only graduated two years ago, but her new line is already a big hit with fashion's trend-setting elite. Rochelle, whose line has been picked up by Kitson and Planet Blue in L.A. as well as a long list of other high-end boutiques, took some time from her busy schedule to tell us what's on her wish list for summer (and lots more!) in the latest Style Scoop Q&A. --Kim
FIDM Visual Communications Program Grad Jolene Garcia is the creator of Penny & Maude, a super-cute brand of kids' casual clothing and accessories as well as totes and T's for moms. 
"As a mother of two and designer by trade, I started Penny & Maude in an effort to spice up my kids'
closets," said Jolene Garcia, Owner and Designer of Penny & Maude. "My original mantra was to create 'cool T's for funky kids,' but thanks to the popularity of the t-shirt line,we've been able to branch out into totes and accessories as well."
Visit Penny & Maude online for more styles and be sure to check out the accessories line--it's adorable! --Kim
From The Umbrellas of Cherbourg to Kate Spade, find out what inspires Interior Designer and FIDM Fashion Design Program Grad Krista Ewart, the subject of our latest Style Scoop Q&A interview series. --Kim
FIDM Alumna Krista (Wooten) Ewart and her stylish Santa Monica cottage were profiled in the latest issue of Domino Magazine. Krista, who graduated from FIDM's Fashion Design Program, gives readers a little "12-Step House Therapy" with great tips for choosing color palettes and channeling your obsessions to create a beautiful, comfy home that celebrates who you are and what you love. --Kim
The finalists for The Hollywood Reporter's 6th annual Key Art Awards Student Competition were announced at a special reception on FIDM's L.A. Campus last week. FIDM Students Melissa Wong (Print) and Meme Ellis (AV) were among the finalists for this prestigious scholarship award. Melissa Wong's striking entry, a poster for the hit movie Walk the Line, is pictured above.
"The quality of this year's student entries is absolutely incredible, and we're thrilled to be able to showcase and honor such brilliant work," said John Kilcullen, Publisher of The Hollywood Reporter. "This unique competition connects students with key players in the Hollywood creative community, and I believe that many of the finalists, if not all, will be Key Art Award nominees in years to come."
Winners will be announced Friday, June 15th at the Beverly Hilton. Watch this space for more information, plus check back to view finalist Meme Ellis's movie trailer! --Kim
More Information:
Purchase Key Art Awards tickets or find out more about the event.
Get the details on FIDM's Graphic Design Program.
Get the details on FIDM's Digital Media Program.
San Francisco couturier and FIDM Grad Colleen Quen and her husband, Industrial Designer Rick Lee, invited fellow artists and fashion scenesters to their incredible loft for an innovative fashion show and exhibit on April 12, 2007. For more pics and full coverage of the event, click here. --Kim
More Information:
Read a profile on Colleen Quen.
Visit Colleen Quen's website.
Find out more about FIDM's San Francisco Campus.
